Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
1000909/01/200310012412Steering wheel vibration - revised power assisted steering rack. *eh03/01/2005
5011404/01/200210012351Memory systems driver's seat steering column door mirrors diagnostics. *eh02/25/2005
2110308/01/200110011489Lack of power assist steering control valve actuator replacement procedure. *eh01/25/2005
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
S2110308/01/2001621331Some vehicles within vin range l00001 - l86901 may experience a customer complaint of a lack of power assistance when steering. *tt09/17/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
04/22/201060200
 Making a left turn in a jaguar 2001 s type, the steering wheel lost all power and crashed into the median. bounced off the median into the street and crashed into a passing vehicle.
10/13/2008550001
 Jaguar 2001 s-type had a severe steering problem in october 2008. i took it to an alignment specialist who concluded that it could not be safely driven at all, until the front lower steering arm,sway bar link, steering knuckle and tie rod were replaced. in november 2000, shortly after manufacture, jaguar recalled all vins of this model and year from l00001 to l92349. my vehicle has a vin outside this range, so was not part of recall. authorized dealer failed to advise of problem although vehicle was regularly serviced there from 2004 to present, most recently in october 2008 shortly before this incident. jaguar and its authorized dealer refuse to compensate me for repairs required and performed as described above. old parts may yet be available. *tr
01/01/2006600001212/22/2004
 When i bought the car a week later it blew hot air, i was told it only needed freon. i found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. a week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because i left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true there is something wrong. i have replaced tires at least six times. tires completely separate. i was driving and car slowed down on freeway and i was almost hit, i pulled over and it stopped and did it again and i had to push the traction control button, almost cost me my life! it now happens when i hit a bump. when i turn the car makes a extremely loud noise, (embarrassing) i was told it is a ball joint and can catch on fire. engine light has always been on and is now blinking and the car shakes and hesitates. i had to pay to get the brakes fixed 2 months after purchasing. radio turns on for no reason and runs battery down. i was told i have two leaks in my shocks and it is $1800 each. when i back up and turn the steering wheel vibrates. i can't even use the cigarette lighter to charge my cell because it does not work and has been replaced twice. the remote just stop working and i was charged $100 to reconfigure. the brakes act funny, can't even explain it. this car is unreal, a complete piece of junk. i can't even remember half the stuff i have endured and the money i have spent. *nm